Oieh over Chandler Canal
FairPosted for loadBenton County, Washington · 1.44 MI W of Rayhill Road · Structure no. 082260000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,720
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oieh over Chandler Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oieh over Chandler Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oieh over Chandler Canal built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oieh over Chandler Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Oieh over Chandler Canal carry?
About 1,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Oieh over Chandler Canal?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Oieh over Chandler Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.